Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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property at 6901 Sunkist Dr

$1,150 - $3,333

Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605
property at 21 Danbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Danbury St

OaklandCA94605

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property at 7630 Lockwood St

$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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7630 Lockwood St
OaklandCA94621
property at 7630 Lockwood St

$2,000

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7630 Lockwood St
OaklandCA94621
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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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MacArthur
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur

9800 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Brookfield Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Place

555 98th AveOakland, CA 94603
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Oakland 34 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland 34 Apartments

10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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2451 Seminary Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2451 Seminary Ave

2451 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
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Foothill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foothill Apartments

6500-6506 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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11810 Foothill Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11810 Foothill Way

11810 Foothill WayOakland, CA 94605
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Pinewood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Terrace

7036 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605

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The Palms On Seminary
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms On Seminary

1759 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94621
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5452 Bancroft Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5452 Bancroft Ave

5452 Bancroft AveOakland, CA 94601
property at 1242 88th Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1242 88th Ave

OaklandCA94621
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Brookpoint Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookpoint Apartments

8701 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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3846 Buell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3846 Buell St

3846 Buell StOakland, CA 94619
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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Windsor Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court Apartments

6638-6646 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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9833 Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

9833 Walnut St

9833 Walnut StOakland, CA 94603
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132 Dutton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Dutton Ave

132 Dutton AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

635 Dowling BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Stoakes Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoakes Apartments

123 Stoakes AveSan Leandro, CA 94577

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Belleview Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belleview Apartments

144 Belleview DrSan Leandro, CA 94577

Cheapest Available Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Oakland Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2451 Seminary Ave priced from $1,350. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Southeast Oakland Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2451 Seminary Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,390
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,421
Foothill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
Pinewood Terrace0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,581
The Palms On Seminary0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
5452 Bancroft Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Oakland Hills, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Oakland Hills area is the $2.85 price per square foot C1 Model at Shadow Woods in the in the Caballo Hills neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Southeast Oakland Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Avenue starting at $2,750 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow WoodsC12BR,2BA$2.85
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.93
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
8043 Greenridge Dr, Unit #128043 Greenridge Dr2BR,1BA$2.58
5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave5360 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.71
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.66
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$3.10
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Oakland Hills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment is $1,421 at Oakland Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Oakland Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Oakland Hills is starting from $1,581 at Granite Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southeast Oakland Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Oakland Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granite Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,660.

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